At the Movies: August 26

Don't Breathe, Mechanic: Resurrection

This week at the movies: A group of teenaged delinquents soon regret robbing a blind man’s house; and a former assassin is forced to resume his crime-filled lifestyle after his trust is betrayed.

Don’t Breathe

Rocky (Jane Levy), Alex (Dylan Minnette), and Money (Daniel Zovatto) are three Detroit thieves who get their kicks by breaking into the houses of wealthy people. Money gets word about a blind veteran who won a major cash settlement following the death of his only child. Figuring he's an easy target, the trio invades the man's secluded home in an abandoned neighborhood. Finding themselves trapped inside, the young intruders must fight for their lives after making a shocking discovery about their supposedly helpless victim.

Rated R. Directed by Fede Alvarez. Thriller/Horror. 1h 28m.

What the Critics Say:

“A muscular exercise in brutal, relentless peril that should please genre fans.” – Variety

"Don't Breathe offers the type of edge-of-your seat thrills promised by its commercials, but also takes you into far darker territory than anticipated.” – New York Daily News

Our Take: Sounds insanely spooky. Even if you are an experienced horror movie buff, this one still might give you nightmares!

Mechanic: Resurrection

When the deceitful actions of a cunning but beautiful woman force him to return to the life he left behind, Arthur Bishop's life is in danger as he has to complete an impossible list of assassinations of the most dangerous men in the world. Starring Jessica Alba, Jason Statham, Tommy Lee Jones, and Michelle Yeoh.

Rated R. Directed by Dennis Gansel. Crime/Thriller. 1h 39m.

What the Critics Say:

"...If you are a fan of action movies I think you will get your money's worth out of this. It has big set pieces, good locations." – Reuters

Our Take: Action fans will dig this adventurous and explosive sequel (the first movie was released in 2011). It’s full of stunts, and the views aren’t bad either – film locations include Rio, Thailand, and Australia.